by Sally on March 31, 2010
Argosy fans are invited to save $35 on tickets to On The Town at The 5th Avenue Theatre for all Sunday evening – Friday evening performances. Use promotion code SEATTLE when buying tickets at 206-625-1900, in person at the box office or online at 5thavenue.org. You must first sign in or create an account and enter promotion code SEATTLE before you choose your seats when buying online. Not valid on Pearl, Upper Balcony or Side Balcony seats, previously purchased tickets or with any other offer.
About the Show:
On The Town plays The 5th Avenue Theatre in downtown Seattle April 11 – May 2
Paint the Big Apple red with three sailors as they try to cram a lifetime of romance and excitement into a day-long adventure in the city that never sleeps! From the creative team who brought Seattle the wildly popular productions of West Side Story and Cabaret, director Bill Berry and choreographer Bob Richard partner again with Seattle’s exciting Spectrum Dance Theater to bring Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins’ dance spectacular to life. Get ready for an unforgettable night On The Town – this madcap comedy is one helluva show!
Featuring “New York, New York,” “Some Other Time,” and “I Can Cook Too.”
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green Based on an idea by Jerome Robbins
by Sally on March 29, 2010
Tordenskjold to Celebrate Centennial: Halibut Schooner Still Fishing 100 hundred years later
For immediate release
Contact: Bob Alverson, Fishing Vessel Owners Assn.
(206) 283-7735 robertalverson@msn.com
Halibut Fleet to Parade in Seattle’s Elliott Bay as Part of Documentary Project
In what may be among the best examples of the longevity and long-term sustainability of Seattle’s commercial fishing fleet, the local halibut fleet celebrates the birthday of one of its longest serving members.
The Tordenskjold was built in Ballard 1911. She has been fishing continuously since she was launched and is currently owned by Captain Marvin Gjerde. She has travelled more than 1.2 million miles over the past century, chasing halibut, sablefish and ground fish all over the North Pacific.
On Wednesday, March 31st, the Tordenskjold will be joined by several other halibut schooners in a parade on Elliott Bay as part of a documentary of the fleet being filmed by John Sabella and Associates.
Other vessels expected to participate included the Aleutian built in 1928, Seymour 1913 (built in Tacoma), Vansee 1913 (built in Ballard), Polaris 1913 (built in Ballard), Resolute 1924 (built in Ballard), Grant 1925 (built in Ballard), North 1924 (built in Ballard), Masonic 1929 (built in Tacoma)
Halibut can weigh upwards of 460 lbs., and vessels like the Tordenskjold can carry 98,000 pounds of halibut, typically landing 25,000-40,000 per trip. The halibut and sablefish fisheries of the North Pacific are Marine Stewardship certified for sustainability.
The combined value of halibut and sablefish landed in 2009 was in excess of $700 million retail.
There were about 135 halibut schooners built in the Northwest from the about 1900 to 1928. Today, 22 of those vessels are still fishing.
The maritime and commercial fishing industries consist of some of Seattle’s oldest, most stable and most sustainable businesses. And they are continuously profitable. According to a city of Seattle study released in 2009 (Sommers, 2009), 16,000 people earn an average of $70,750 per year in the fishing and maritime industries. Employment in the maritime industry has grown 3% since 2002, and payroll has grown 20% in the same period. Today, the maritime and fishing industries contribute $5 billion to the regional economy.
Photo: Attu shown in Seattle’s Lake Union circa 1920. Courtesy North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners
by Sally on March 24, 2010
Finding the perfect way to spend your Easter Sunday is sometimes a challenge, but if you’re looking for wonderful food and a one-of-a-kind memorable experience, look no further than what is happening at Argosy Cruises. From gourmet brunch cuisine to an Easter egg hunt on Blake Island – we have it all! The Easter Bunny will also be making a special appearance at all events.
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH ABOARD THE ROYAL ARGOSY
Sunday, April 4, 12pm-2pm
Royal Argosy, Pier 56, Seattle Waterfront
Enjoy Easter Brunch with the family this April on the beautiful Royal Argosy. Guests will have fabulous views of the Seattle skyline during their cruise, a delicious brunch buffet and live music on some decks. Plus a special “kids area” (unsupervised) with arts and crafts, as well as an on-board Easter Egg Hunt for small children! There will also be an Easter bunny for photos.
Brunch Buffet: Fresh Fruit Salad, Waldorf Salad, Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salmon Salad, Prawn Cocktail, Northwest Egg Scramble, Country Fried Potatoes, Uli’s Chicken and Rosemary Sausage, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, Fresh Pastries, Chef’s Ham Carving Station.
Rate: Adults and Seniors $59pp, Children aged 5-12 $20, Children 4 and under no charge. (Dining Room service charge and applicable taxes additional at time of booking)
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EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET AND EGG HUNT ON BLAKE ISLAND
Sunday, April 4, 11:30am-3:30pm
Pier 55, Seattle Waterfront
Enjoy an afternoon outing with your family which includes a cruise to Blake Island, a wonderful Brunch buffet and Easter Egg Hunt on the Island (indoors if the weather is uncooperative!) In the longhouse Paul Richardson will be providing some wonderful background music, and the Easter Bunny will be joining us as well!
Menu: Traditional Alder Baked Salmon with Juniper Berry Seasoning, Fresh Fruit Salad, Egg Frittata, Bacon, Crab, Roasted red potatoes, Chef’s traditional Mac and Cheese, Field Greens Salad, Sweet and savory pastries, Easter cookies and chocolate salmon, Coffee and Tea Service with your meal.
Rate: Adults $69pp, Children aged 5-12 $29, Children 4 and under no charge. (Festive Cabaret Seating applies – parties sit with other parties to fill a table)
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by Sally on March 18, 2010
Photo courtesy of People for Puget Sound
Mark your calendar for the largest Earth Day celebration in the Seattle area!
Duwamish Alive! Restore Our River
April 17th, 2010, 10am-2pm
Thousands of volunteers are needed at multiple sites in the Duwamish River watershed. Celebrate the restoration of Seattle’s Duwamish River, and the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by volunteering at one of 12 restoration sites. Work sites include a river cleanup by kayak and canoe, shoreline salmon restoration, and forest tree planting, and no experience is necessary!
You may also attend the FREE Earth Day Festival from 2-4pm at Pathfinder School in the Delridge neighborhood. The Festival will provide food, kids’ activities, informational booths, music, and special Earth Day surprises!
The restoration of the Duwamish depends on community, non-profit, government and corporate partners working together to restore the urbanized environment. The Duwamish River Estuary has less than 3% of its original habitat remaining. Our goal is to help bring back at least 30% of the river shoreline for wildlife habitat, but in order to do so, we need YOU to join us, too. We are looking for school, work, or other organizational groups as well as individuals to volunteer for Duwamish Alive.
Contact Duwamish Alive, or call 206-382-7007 today! See you on April 17!
For a Duwamish Alive! poster advertising this event, please click the following link: Duwamish Alive Poster (PDF version)
by Sally on March 10, 2010
Saturday, March 13th marks the beginning of the peak cruise season at Argosy. Our boats have been cleaned, painted and prettied up as we are gearing up for the busy spring and summer months in Seattle. Not only is the weather supposed to get warmer (despite the snow that fell just a couple days ago…), but our tour schedule will increase once the weekend hits.
Here is the peak season cruise schedule beginning on March 13th:
Harbor Cruise
Daily: 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm
Locks Cruise
Daily: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Seattle Lakes Cruise
Monday through Friday: 1:00pm
Kirkland Lake Cruise
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm
Tillicum Village
Saturdays and Sundays:
11:30am-3:30pm
4:30pm-8:30pm
I’m heading out to Tillicum Village on Saturday as the 2010 season has already begun. Hopefully the weather cooperates and I’ll be able to snap some great photos to add to the blog. Stay tuned!
